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Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said the government sought more time for internal consultations to present a final proposal in the next meeting to resolve the issue.

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

WFI scrambles to keep junior Asian Championships in India

WFI scrambles to keep junior Asian Championships in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Today we will write to the government of India to find a solution to the matter. Wrestling and wrestlers can't suffer. We are drafting a letter to urge the government to ensure that sport does not suffer'

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Rediff.com2 May 2020

We have lost Irrfan, but his legacy lives on.

The finest Khan in Bollywood

The finest Khan in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'You will be remembered for a long, long, time,' notes Sudhir Bisht.

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Will bout will offer viewers the glitz and glamour of Vegas-style boxing event

Bulgaria wrestling: Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi

Bulgaria wrestling: Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Pooja Dhanda claimed gold in the 59kg category while Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik settled for a silver medal in the 65kg category

Tomar degree row: All 3 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi assembly

Tomar degree row: All 3 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi assembly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The BJP MLAs -- Vijender Gupta, O P Sharma and Jagdish Pradhan -- were evicted from the House after they trooped to the Well and raised slogans.

WFI selects Ritu for Worlds after Pinky refuses to attend trials

WFI selects Ritu for Worlds after Pinky refuses to attend trials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

However, the WFI decided to give Ritu, who competes in the 50kg category, a chance to compete in the 53kg since she had missed out on the Asian Games trials due to a flight issue.

NCW notice to Kamal Nath for calling woman minister 'item'

NCW notice to Kamal Nath for calling woman minister 'item'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday held a protest against Kamal Nath, while the National Commission for Women sought an explanation from the Congress leader for his 'item' jibe against state minister Imarti Devi.

Develop resources for better governance: PM to council of ministers

Develop resources for better governance: PM to council of ministers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The 77 ministers have been divided into eight groups to develop technology-based resources, create a pool of professionals for recruiting in their teams and other similar initiatives to be adopted in the offices of all ministers' offices to bring more transparency and further improve and efficiency of the Modi government, the sources said.

Wheat export: Madhya Pradesh is ahead of Punjab, Haryana

Wheat export: Madhya Pradesh is ahead of Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The surge in wheat export from India owing to the Ukraine crisis has once again demonstrated how farmers in states that have flexible marketing frameworks and low taxes benefit more from an emerging situation. The bulk of the wheat exported from India, trade and industry sources say, is being sourced at rates significantly higher than the state-mandated price of Rs 2,015 per quintal in Madhya Pradesh (MP), Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Gujarat - states which have low mandi taxes compared to Punjab and Haryana. This is not only benefiting farmers there but could also lead to significant savings for the states in procurement costs in the months to come.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The 15-month-old Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink.

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the law, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.

Govt reduces MNREGA allocation to Rs 73,000 cr

Govt reduces MNREGA allocation to Rs 73,000 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Centre has allocated Rs 73,000 crore to the rural employment guarantee programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act for the next fiscal 2021-22, substantially lower than the actual expenditure of Rs 1.11 lakh crore in the current fiscal which included an additional Rs 40,000 crore for the scheme given by the government in the wake of the pandemic's impact on the economy.

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Anshu wins silver to create history at World Wrestling

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Maroulis but Sarita Mor grabbed her maiden medal at the big stage by winning the 59kg bronze, in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians have so far looked like anything but IPL's five-time champions, losing both their opening games - against Delhi Capitals by four wickets, followed by a 23-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals.

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The government, in its proposal circulated among the leaders on Wednesday, offered to amend 7-8 issues, including providing a written assurance of minimum support price.

Harshita, 16, hopes Asiad bronze will keep her away from 'boring' books

Harshita, 16, hopes Asiad bronze will keep her away from 'boring' books

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

If Harshita has her way, she would happily miss the exams again but she can't.

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautamas took oath as the ministers in Delhi.

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Atishi, Raghav Chadha and Dilip Pandey are among the first-time MLAs. Atishi, who was fielded from Kalkaji, won the seat by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,393 votes. Chadha, who had also registered victory from Rajinder Nagar, defeated his BJP rival Sardar R P Singh by a margin of 20,058 votes.

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Tomar was arrested around 11 am following investigation into a complaint by the bar council of Delhi.

Sakshi grabs World Championship spot

Sakshi grabs World Championship spot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The World Championships will be held in Budapest from October 20-28.

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a series of tweets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken numerous measures in farmers' interest while taking inspiration from Charan Singh and that he will not allow any harm to them under any circumstances.

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader, who has held a series of 'kisan mahapanchayats' in Haryana this month, also warned that the government could find it difficult to stay in power if the new agri-marketing laws are not repealed.

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media.

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The Bhopal seat is currently held by Alok Sanjar of the BJP.

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on a stormy note on uwith Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking action against Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje over the Lalit Modi row while BJP tried to corner the AAP government raking up the issue of "fake degrees".

NRAI announces Indian shooting team for Tokyo Olympics

NRAI announces Indian shooting team for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

World No 1 Elavenil Valarivan was on Sunday included in a 15-member Indian shooting contingent for the Tokyo Olympics at the expense of quota winner Chinki Yadav, who had claimed a gold in the Delhi World Cup last month.

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The AIKS, a key member of the "Samyukta Kisan Morcha" that is spearheading the "Dilli Chalo" agitation against the three farm laws, asserted that no farmer organisation approached the court in the first place and asked for its intervention in the matter.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi govt over farm bills

Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Modi govt over farm bills

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Kaur, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, is the only SAD representative in the Modi government.

Mamata threatens stir if new farm laws not withdrawn

Mamata threatens stir if new farm laws not withdrawn

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Her statement came ahead of a crucial round of talks scheduled to be held between the Centre and representatives of the agitating farmers during the day.

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, has been cancelled. According to the union leaders, a new 'Delhi chalo' (march to Delhi)' call is being given to all farmers in the north India for December 14, while those in the South will be asked to protest at district headquarters.

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold rush continues for India but 16th Olympic quota eludes hosts.

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Cash transferred in accounts of poor during lockdown: Govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

To kick-start the work under MGNREGA after the lockdown is lifted, the government has already prepared plans and states have also submitted their work plans.

Remove obstacles, open doors for talks: Farmers to govt

Remove obstacles, open doors for talks: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The talks between the two sides have not resumed following the widespread violence during a tractor rally by the protesting farmers on January 26.